sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
sustainable growth
a sustainable business model
And the ratings spike did not prove sustainable for the rest of the evening.—
Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg2
a
: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged
sustainable techniques
sustainable agriculture
The study reflects a broadening search for more climate-friendly sustainable protein sources.—Ashley Miznazi
Ashley Miznazi
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
a sustainable society
a sustainable future
… the most sustainable garment is one that already exists.—Angela Velasquez
Angela Velasquez
sustainability
noun
… several boards throughout the state that focus on green building and sustainability.
—Melissa Followell
Melissa Followell
Examples of sustainable in a Sentence
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
Recent Examples on the Web
Mercury moves through your 2nd House of Values, bringing attention to what feels fair, sustainable, and worth your energy.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
This move diversifies the economy in line with Vision 2030, opening doors for research and development and the potential export of sustainable materials.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Choose sustainable containers and repot as needed to give roots room to grow and thrive.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
With prices at the grocery store high, many people are turning to a more sustainable source of food – gardens.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustainable
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
This move diversifies the economy in line with Vision 2030, opening doors for research and development and the potential export of sustainable materials.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Choose sustainable containers and repot as needed to give roots room to grow and thrive.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
With prices at the grocery store high, many people are turning to a more sustainable source of food – gardens.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustainable
Cite this Entry
“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
